Kolkata: Coal IndiaNSE -4.45 % is calling back its retired doctors and paramedical staff to meet shortfall of such personnel for containing spread of Covid-19 pandemic at mines and nearby locations.
“This is an unprecedented situation and we are doing the best we could to keep away the virus spread in our mining areas at all costs. At the same time are also in a state of preparedness for any eventuality” said a Coal India executive.
Retired doctors are being recruited on honorarium basis to meet any exigency. Their engagement would continue for two months with a provision of extension by one more month.
